Comparison

Speakap vs JilChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speakap

This app streamlines workplace communication and collaboration for frontline teams. It offers a centralized feed for company news, instant messaging, and easy access to important documents and schedules, fostering a more connected and efficient work environment.

Highlights
  • Company news feed
  • 1-1 and group chat
  • Update sharing
  • Colleague recognition
  • Document and schedule access
  • Tool integrations
  • Read receipts
Features
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Built for the way you actually work, Speakap feels as easy as your favorite social app but with real purpose. Simple, secure, and frontline-first — it’s the employee experience app that makes every shift smoother and every team closer. Why you’ll love Speakap: ● Company news in one feed – stay up to date with what’s happening ● 1-1 and group chat – message teammates instantly, no work email needed ● Sharing updates – post photos, videos, or quick wins with your team ● Celebrating colleagues – recognize achievements and give shout-outs ● Finding answers fast – access documents, schedules, and policies in seconds ● Staying on track – see events, reminders, and who’s read your updates ● Connecting tools – all your work apps from scheduling to payroll available in one place
 Your data is safe and sound: Your privacy matters. Speakap is built on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, ensuring your data is always secure. We are ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and SOC 2 Type II certified, meeting global and industry-specific security standards. Speakap is also fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, making it a trusted platform for even the most sensitive environments. Features that make your workday easier: ● Feed: Your hub for updates and news ● Video: Share stories that engage and inspire ● Groups: Collaborate and connect effortlessly ● 1-1 and group chats: Instant communication with your team ● News: Keep up with what matters most ● Events: Stay in sync with important dates ● Locking and unlocking posts: Prioritize and control what’s visible ● Who has read my post?: Know who’s in the loop ● Sharing files: Access and share documents instantly ● Knowledge base: All important information in one place ● Integrations: Connect your favorite tools in one place ● Notifications: Never miss an important update Speakap is the employee experience app that puts people first — helping frontline teams and HQ stay connected, engaged, and ready.

About

JilChat

Features
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JilChat is a modern Twitch chat for anyone who wants more than just reading and sending messages. Chat in multiple Twitch channels at the same time, use your 7TV, BTTV and FFZ emotes, see badges and cosmetics directly in chat and customize everything the way you like it. Multiple chats at once Open multiple Twitch channels as tabs and switch between chats with a single tap. Jump between different communities without having to constantly reopen channels. All your emotes JilChat supports Twitch emotes as well as 7TV, BetterTTV and FrankerFaceZ. Animated emotes, badges and other cosmetics are supported too. Twitch directly in the app Watch streams directly in JilChat while keeping up with chat. With quality selection, fullscreen and Picture in Picture, you decide how you want to watch and chat. Private chats Message other JilChat users privately. With JilChat Pro, you can also send photos, videos and voice messages. Make chat yours Customize emote size, username styles, highlights and many other settings. Adjust highlights for individual channels, ignore specific users and set up your chat exactly how you want it. And there's more to come. JilChat is constantly being improved with new features and updates. JilChat is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Twitch, 7TV, BetterTTV or FrankerFaceZ.

Screenshots

Speakap4 screens
JilChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speakap at none against JilChat's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JilChat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Speakap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakap ships an update fortnightly, JilChat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speakap versus JilChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakapJilChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.517.5
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB27 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSpeakap B.V.Jonas Kelm

In-app purchases

None

Speakap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JilChat

Subscriptions2
  • JilChat Pro$2.991 Month
  • JilChat Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Speakap free?
Speakap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JilChat free?
JilChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speakap or JilChat have ads?
Neither Speakap nor JilChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speakap or JilChat?
Speakap ships an update fortnightly, and JilChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speakap was updated on October 9, 2026 and JilChat on October 15, 2026.

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